- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 4, 2026
About Givenchy
Founded in Paris in 1952 by Hubert de Givenchy, Givenchy stands as a house of aristocratic elegance, audacious modernity, and exceptional savoir-faire within the LVMH family. As an employer, the Maison offers a dynamic environment where couture heritage meets contemporary creativity across fashion, accessories, and beauty. Its teams are invited to contribute to a culture shaped by craftsmanship, precision, collaboration, and a refined sense of client experience. Givenchy seeks individuals who combine artistic sensitivity with commercial intelligence, entrepreneurial spirit, and respect for tradition, empowering them to help advance a bold vision of luxury for a new generation.
The Patternmaking and Quality Officer oversees garment industrialization, production fit, technical documentation, quality inspections, and coordination with manufacturers in Italy, France, and Portugal. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Paris.
Role & Responsibilities
- Industrialize assigned garments, translating the collection into technical files for manufacturers while ensuring reproducibility, fidelity to the Maison’s creative vision, technical feasibility, quality, and consistency of production cuts.
- Receive finalized collections and analyze garment construction for serial production; ensure consistency in measurements, tolerances, and finishes.
- Recommend improvements to patterns, material consumption, and assembly methods without compromising creative intent.
- Organize and conduct fit and production fittings; provide clear, reasoned technical feedback and follow corrections through final approval.
- Check production samples, including pre-production and reference samples, against the Maison’s quality standards.
- Prepare and transmit technical files—including technical sheets, patterns, bills of materials, and assembly instructions—to manufacturers in Italy, France, and Portugal; support their understanding of the garments, anticipate technical challenges, and resolve manufacturing issues promptly.
- Prepare documentation for quality inspections and manage their administrative and documentary follow-up, including validation or blocking.
- Analyze defects raised in inspection reports and propose corrective solutions.
- Work closely with development, purchasing, and production teams to meet collection calendars and development milestones.
- Regularly report on garment progress and flag potential schedule or quality risks.
- Contribute to documenting the Maison’s technical standards and improving industrialization processes, sharing best practices with teams.
Qualifications
- Training and experience in patternmaking are required.
- Fluent French and English; Italian is an advantage.
- At least 8 years of experience in production patternmaking; ideally in luxury or high-end ready-to-wear.
- Degree or qualification in patternmaking or fashion design, such as a fashion school diploma, CAP, BAC PRO, BTS Métiers de la mode, or equivalent.
- Proficiency in garment construction and the ability to interpret complex garments.
- Comfort with CAD tools such as Lectra Modaris, Gerber, or equivalent.
- Rigor, precision, a discerning eye, teamwork, and the ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders, from creative teams to suppliers.
- Autonomy, organizational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines in a collection-driven environment.
Skills
Experience
At least 8 years in production patternmaking and industrialization; ideally in luxury or high-end ready-to-wear.
Education
Degree or qualification in patternmaking or fashion design, such as a fashion school diploma, CAP, BAC PRO, BTS Métiers de la mode, or equivalent.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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Culture
Givenchy fosters a refined and creative workplace shaped by its couture heritage, where elegance, innovation, and exceptional craftsmanship guide daily collaboration. As an employer, the Maison values precision, individuality, and a forward-looking spirit, offering teams an environment where luxury expertise and bold artistic expression can thrive.
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